Comparison

Watch Tuner Timegrapher vs HackVault

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Watch Tuner Timegrapher

This application analyzes the performance of mechanical watches by using your device's microphone to record ticking sounds. It generates a frequency diagram and provides measurements for rate, beat error, amplitude, and beats per hour.

Highlights
  • Frequency diagram display
  • Measures rate accuracy
  • Measures beat error
  • Measures amplitude
  • Measures beats per hour (BPH)
  • Uses device microphone
Features
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Watch Tuner Timegrapher is an app for testing mechanical watches — both automatic and manual winding. It displays a frequency diagram of your watch and measures the rate, beat error, amplitude, and beats per hour (BPH). The app uses your device’s built-in microphone or a headset mic to record the audible ticks of the watch. For best results, use the app in a quiet environment. Background noise can affect accuracy — complete silence works best, though the built-in noise-cancelling algorithm can filter out minor sounds. The microphone must be in contact with the watch to clearly capture the ticking sound; ideally, place it against the watch’s crown during recording.

About

HackVault

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HackVault is your on-the-go ethical hacking reference, designed for cybersecurity professionals, penetration testers, students, and enthusiasts who need fast, reliable access to expert-curated hacking instructions. In the ever-evolving world of offensive security, HackVault provides a structured and educational repository of step-by-step guides across key areas of ethical hacking. Whether you're conducting a red team engagement, preparing for a CTF, or studying for a cybersecurity certification, HackVault puts practical knowledge at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

Watch Tuner Timegrapher4 screens
HackVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Watch Tuner Timegrapher at $7.99 against HackVault's $9.99. Watch Tuner Timegrapher also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.5). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Watch Tuner Timegrapher costs $7.99 and HackVault $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Watch Tuner Timegrapher ships an update every 4 months, HackVault every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Watch Tuner Timegrapher versus HackVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWatch Tuner TimegrapherHackVault
Price$7.99 — better$9.99
Rating3.8 (80 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings80 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB6 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBartlomiej SwiatekFrancisco Piedra

Bugs and requests

Watch Tuner Timegrapher

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes on certain iOS versions (iPhone X with iOS 14.6)
  • Incompatible with older devices (iPod Touch 6, iOS 8.4)
  • Blank white screen on some devices
  • Quality reporting inconsistency between live reading and saved history
  • Cannot store more than 16 history files (save button grays out)
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  • Doesn't work properly with Samsung headsets on iPad
  • External microphone recognized but won't provide/analyze data
  • Auto-detect mode fails to recognize BPH correctly
  • App becomes unresponsive and requires phone restart
  • Incompatibility with latest iOS versions for audio spectrum analysis
  • Microphone collection starts immediately on app launch

Requested features

13 requests
  • Audio monitoring function to optimize microphone placement before measuring
  • Audible ticking sound output (like professional models)
  • Extended beat rate range to include mechanical clocks
  • Only request microphone permissions when actually measuring
  • History feature to save and track measurements over time
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  • Ability to share graphs as photos or export to email
  • Larger display for complete timestamp visibility
  • Increased history file storage (currently limited to 16 files)
  • Korean language support
  • Japanese language support
  • Dedicated hardware microphone option
  • Better auto-detection for BPH to avoid manual input
  • Ability to add watch information and photos to measurements

HackVault

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Watch Tuner Timegrapher

No in-app purchases

None

HackVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Watch Tuner Timegrapher free?
Watch Tuner Timegrapher costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HackVault free?
HackVault costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Watch Tuner Timegrapher or HackVault have ads?
Neither Watch Tuner Timegrapher nor HackVault shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Watch Tuner Timegrapher or HackVault?
Watch Tuner Timegrapher ships an update every 4 months, and HackVault every 5 months. Most recently, Watch Tuner Timegrapher was updated on September 24, 2026 and HackVault on September 14, 2026.

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